Omari Hardwick has weighed in on the backlash surrounding Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Rick Ross, and Soulja Boy’s performance at Trump’s Crypto Ball. Speaking to TMZ, the actor emphasized that hip-hop has always been about expression and that artists deserve a chance to explain their decisions.

After Snoop Dogg performed at the Crypto Ball celebrating Donald Trump’s presidential victory, the “Gin and Juice” rapper defended his decision amid the backlash.

Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg has addressed the backlash he has received for performing at a Donald Trump inauguration event earlier this month. Snoop Dogg

Four Black artists will perform at Trump’s inauguration, igniting a cultural firestorm about art, politics, and the cost of complicity.

On Friday, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross headlined the exclusive Crypto Ball, a black-tie event organized by crypto entrepreneur David Sacks, recently appointed by Trump as the “AI and Crypto Czar.” The two hip-hop legends reportedly accepted payment for their performances in Bitcoin, currently trading at a staggering $103,000 per coin.

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Snoop Dogg is addressing the criticism he received after performing at an event in honor of Donald Trump's inauguration ahead of his second term as president.

X is calling Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, Soulja Boy and Nelly sellouts for performing at Donald Trump inauguration events.

Snoop Dogg speaks out amidst the vast feedback he's received for performing at the presidential inauguration celebration.

Jan. 26, Snoop Dogg says he's still "100 percent Black" after performing at Trump's inauguration. He shared a video on Instagram that addressed the criticism he received.

Omari Hardwick’s weighing in on the backlash Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Soulja Boy, and Rick Ross got for performing at Donald Trump’s Crypto Ball -- and he’s sharing his thoughts exclusively with TMZ Hip Hop.